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Seruane Secondary School

Public secondary school · Skilpadfontein, Skilpadfontein, Mpumalanga · Nkangala district (Unknown circuit)

Seruane Secondary School is a public secondary school in Skilpadfontein. Its most recent matric class posted a 92% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find a full profile of Seruane Secondary School, covering its location, admissions steps, fees and matric performance.

Located in Skilpadfontein, Seruane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It is a fee-charging school, funded under quintile Q1.

837
Learners
22
Educators
QQ1 · R1,500-R8,000/yr est.
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

Fee-charging school

Seruane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, classified quintile Q1. Fee-charging schools receive lower per-learner state funding and rely on school fees to cover the difference. Public schools in this quintile typically charge an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year. This is a national estimate, not a figure verified for Seruane Secondary School specifically, so contact the school directly to confirm its current fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

Seruane Secondary School entered 125 candidates for the 2025 National Senior Certificate, achieving a 92% pass rate. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
2023988182.7%
2024918391.2%
202512511592.0%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

That year, Seruane Secondary School offered results across 10 of the gateway subjects tracked nationally. The best-performing subject was English First Additional Language, with a 100% pass rate.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics201785.0%
Mathematical Literacy716997.2%
Physical Sciences191789.5%
Life Sciences785469.2%
Agricultural Sciences595694.9%
Accounting13430.8%
Business Studies131292.3%
Economics131184.6%
Geography787494.9%
English First Additional Language9191100.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Nkangala district

5 other schools in Nkangala district, for comparison against Seruane Secondary School.

  • Alex Manabeng Mampana Primary Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,928 learners against Seruane Secondary School's 837; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seruane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Mafa Max Motloung Secondary School teaches considerably more learners than Seruane Secondary School, 1,908 compared with 837; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 97.6% against Seruane Secondary School's 92%.
  • Makause Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,875 learners against Seruane Secondary School's 837; is a public combined school, a different phase than Seruane Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 100% against Seruane Secondary School's 92%.
  • Pine Ridge Combined School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,862 learners against Seruane Secondary School's 837; is a public combined school, a different phase than Seruane Secondary School; charges fees under quintile Q5; and posted a very similar matric pass rate (93.3% against Seruane Secondary School's 92%).
  • Blackhill Schoongezicht Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Seruane Secondary School, 1,857 compared with 837; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seruane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.

Skilpadfontein

And within Skilpadfontein itself, 5 other schools for a closer comparison.

  • Kabete Primary School teaches fewer learners than Seruane Secondary School, 538 compared with 837; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seruane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
  • Moepi Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Seruane Secondary School, 536 compared with 837; charges fees under quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 75.7% against Seruane Secondary School's 92%.
  • Ditlhokwe Primary School teaches fewer learners than Seruane Secondary School, 469 compared with 837; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seruane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q1.
  • Gobolibi Secondary School teaches fewer learners than Seruane Secondary School, 456 compared with 837; charges fees under quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 98.4% against Seruane Secondary School's 92%.
  • Khutsong Primary School teaches fewer learners than Seruane Secondary School, 452 compared with 837; is a public primary school, a different phase than Seruane Secondary School; and charges fees under quintile Q2.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements.
  2. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address.
  3. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications.
  4. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
E1158 Mmotong Section, Lefiswane, Skilpadfontein, 431
Postal
Po Box 844 Skilpadfontein Bela-Bela 0431
Telephone
082 200 8933
EMIS number
800020362

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Seruane Secondary School?
Application windows are set by the school and the provincial education department rather than on one fixed national calendar, so the surest way to know is to ask Seruane Secondary School directly, on 082 200 8933, what its current 2027 intake dates are.
How do you apply to Seruane Secondary School?
Contact the school directly, using the details below, to confirm 2027 application dates and requirements. Prepare the standard documents: the learner's birth certificate, immunisation record, most recent report card, and proof of the parent or guardian's address. Submit the completed application form to the school office, either in person or however the school currently accepts applications. Wait for confirmation of a place. Provincial education departments coordinate Grade 8 placements for the 2027 school year, so timing can vary.
Is Seruane Secondary School the best school in Skilpadfontein?
On the numbers that are published, Seruane Secondary School's matric pass rate of 92% is lower than GOBOLIBI SECONDARY SCHOOL's 98.4%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Skilpadfontein besides Seruane Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Skilpadfontein, including Kabete Primary School.
How big are the classes at Seruane Secondary School?
Seruane Secondary School reported 837 learners and 22 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 38 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Seruane Secondary School?
Yes, Seruane Secondary School is a fee-charging school, with schools in its quintile typically charging an estimated R1,500 to R8,000 a year, though contact the school directly to confirm its exact current fee.
What are Seruane Secondary School's matric results like?
Seruane Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 92%, in 2025. That's up from 82.7% in 2023.
Is Seruane Secondary School a public or private school?
Seruane Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Seruane Secondary School?
You can call 082 200 8933. It is located at E1158 Mmotong Section, Lefiswane, Skilpadfontein, 431.
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